Jacksonville, FL vs Mountlake Terrace, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Mountlake Terrace
67.3
#1439 nationally
Mountlake Terrace leads in walk score (52 vs 26). Mountlake Terrace leads in median household income ($96,104 vs $61,442). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Mountlake Terrace, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 67.3 (#1439) |
| Population | 985,843 | 21,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $678,553 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $96,104 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 52 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.3 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+19.0 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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D+
67.3 Score
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$678,553
Population
21,516
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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